Re: Poker In Colorado?
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FWIW, is there a reason why there are only a few select cities that are allowed for gambling?
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Politics, pure and simple: Some casino owners and politicians from the three mountain towns got the "limited gaming" initiative on the ballot several years ago, and managed to get it through. Now the casino owners have a vested interest in limiting competition, and plenty of money to spend on advertising if anybody tries to pass another initiative that would let any competition in, and they get support from the religious and other anti-gambling folks.
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I was moved to Colorado in 1990 when the original initiative was voted on. Originally the gambling was never suppose to get as big as it was. We were sold a Virginia City model of gambling for these small mining towns. Eg a few slot machines and a bj table in each of the restaurants or bars. Only 30% of the floor space could be allocated to machines. Only historical building were allowed to house gambling. Many of these regs no longer exists.
Now to beat these games, you have to play hands that can beat two pair. Two big unsuited cards will break even or loose in the long run. Cards need to be suited, connected. Pocket pairs also play very well, provided you play most or all of them for set value.
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